nína
nína is the Blackfoot word for dad.
nína is used as an informal noun to refer to a father.
Meaning: informal: a father (noun)
Did you know?
- The word nína is part of a language that prioritizes 'animate' and 'inanimate' categories in its grammar rather than masculine and feminine genders.
- In many Blackfoot dialects, the kinship terms change based on whether the speaker is male or female.
- In Blackfoot culture, the relationship with nína often extends beyond biological fathers to include uncles and other male mentors in the kinship system.
Examples in context
- Nína aistit.My dad is here.
- Nína nikaist.My dad is working.
Example conversation
Daniel is talking to Amanda about her father.
- DanielNína iitáá?Where is your dad?
- AmandaNína iitse.My dad is at home.
- DanielNína iitáa-ka?Is your dad coming?
- AmandaIye, nína iikáa.Yes, dad is coming.
